Recently Brian Miller and I did a podcast in which we talked about coaching models.  It was a good conversation.  Afterwards, as I reflected on the conversation, I realized that something needs to be written down on this, so I figure a blog post is a great place to address some basic questions about coaching

One of the most helpful ways to understand coaching more clearly is by distinguishing what coaching is from what coaching is not.  Coaching is not mentoring, counseling, consulting or just being a friend.  Coaching is not telling people what to do.  Coaching is not being someone else’s expert. One of the best ways I’ve found

Every coaching conversation is different: different client, different context, different topic, etc.  Coaches have to be able to flex and adapt to all those differences in order to provide valuable coaching.   But while every coaching conversation will unfold in its own unique way, there are some things that need to happen in practically every coaching

Far too frequently I get an email or voicemail that leaves me scratching my head and a bit frustrated.  The common thread?  No context. Just last week I got a short email from a somewhat familiar name asking for a meeting.  The email pretty much read, “I would like to talk.  Let me know when

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” – Proverb The best coaching, with no built-in accountability, is a disservice to our client. Very often, the coaching I hear tacks on accountability as strongly as Eeyore has tacked on his tail – as an afterthought. Many coaches who have thirty minutes to coach ask